Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I have to admit that when I was unsuccessful in the London Marathon ballot I breathed a bit of a sigh of relief.  After assuming I had once again been unsuccessful with my charity applications (and therefore off the hook) I was caught off guard by the Anthony Nolan Trust one cold December afternoon.  I am ashamed to say that I initially turned the place down, fearing that I would not have time to train or to raise the required £1700.  After a pep talk from my seriously athletic husband, I tentatively called back and confirmed my place.  

So here I am a month on.  In this time I've become very familiar with every contour of Clapham Common as well as some very chilly running conditions.  I'm not a natural runner but there is something very addictive about running and it's amazing how quickly you can get better.  Whilst I am still regularly overtaken by Jack Wills clad 20 somethings (you know the type) I feel that I'm well on the way to at least being able to keep going for 26+ miles on 17 April 2011.

So to support me in this journey and donate to a truly exceptional charity (see details on the left), please make your donation here.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Many thanks in advance for your support.  Jess xx

p.s. Details of my exciting pub quiz fundraising night (with raffle!) to follow.